At this writing, I am in Corpus Christi for one of my favorite feasts of the Church year, Christ the King, and also for my birthday weekend, since I was born here. It was growing dark, raining and then storming when I got into town. The bay was black, the water choppy; growing more restless… [Read More]
The Story of the King and His Kingdom (Review: “New Testament Basics for Catholics”)
Thanks to a few years of Bible studies, I could easily tell you that the “plot” of the Bible is the fulfillment of the covenant between God and his people. Now I can tell you that the New Testament has its own “subplot,” so to speak. A few summers ago, I made the trek from… [Read More]
Sunday Says – November 22, 2015 Mass Readings and Reflection
The Solemnity Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Lectionary: 161 This week we celebrate the end of the liturgical year with the great solemnity of Christ the King. Reading 1 Daniel 7:13-14 Last week and this week, we hear from the prophet Daniel as he proclaims the prophecies of the coming King. This… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast – November 23, 2014 Mass Readings and Reflection
Sunday November 23, 2014 The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Reflection starts at 6:30 minute mark. Lectionary: 160 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Bible Translation) This week is a special solemnity in the Church. This is the last Sunday in the Liturgical calendar, where we cap it off in honor… [Read More]
Sunday Says Podcast: November 20, 2011 Readings and Reflections
Sunday Says Podcast for Sunday, November 20, 2011 the 34th and final Sunday in Ordinary Time. This is Christ the King Sunday or the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. Readings this week come from: Reading 1, Ez 34:11-12, 15-17 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 23:1-2, 2-3, 5, 6 Reading 2, 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28… [Read More]
